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LB05 WVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

91,990 mi
Last recorded91,990 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 91,988 miles

Emissions not tested due to car misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,384 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light illuminated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,384 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine management warning light illuminated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,605 miles

Front Front Flexi Exhaust Condition Poor

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Oil Filter ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 79,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Front Flexi Exhaust Condition Poor

Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Oil Filter ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 75,544 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 72,232 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bad play in osf and nsf top strut mounts

front discs badly lipped

oil leak from sump area

rear discs very badly lipped and corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,232 miles

bad play in osf and nsf top strut mounts

front discs badly lipped

oil leak from sump area

rear discs very badly lipped and corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,093 miles

E,M light on

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip provision worn

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 2 Jan 2014 66,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

E,M light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

brake pedal antislip provision worn

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E,M light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges all most to cords

both rear tyres badly perishing and tearing on outer egdes

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jan 2013 61,019 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E,M light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges all most to cords

both rear tyres badly perishing and tearing on outer egdes

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,320 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing

Fail 30 Jul 2011 51,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking/perishing

unable to inspect brake pads due to design of wheels/trims

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,875 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,257 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 39,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 30,591 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LB05 WVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB05 WVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB05 WVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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